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A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a pair of metal murti deities seated side by side on a maroon and gold embroidered cloth draped over a platform. The male figure wears a silver crown, white dhoti and a pink-and-gold shawl with a silver necklace, and holds a spear-like staff; the female figure wears a gold-brocade sari and gold jewellery. Both are decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold garlands and purple and red flower garlands. Behind them stand gilded arches and a green cushion, with another deity statue in pink and silver on the right. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a pair of metal murti deities seated side by side on a green cushioned throne draped with a maroon and gold sequined cloth. The figure on the left wears a tall silver crown with a gold-and-red band, a silver jewelled chest piece, white dhoti and pink-and-gold shawl, and holds a long golden staff across its lap. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, layered gold and red necklaces and a gold-brocade sari, with a small red kumkum mark on the forehead. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and orange, purple and red flower garlands, with more garlands hanging behind them and gold ornamental metalwork in the background. No living people are visible.2024-11-09Two gilded metal deity murtis are seated on a raised pedestal in front of a golden and maroon brocade backdrop with an orange draped canopy. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a tall jewelled crown, a large multicoloured gem necklace, white dhoti with a golden border, and holds a staff-like weapon in one hand. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a jewelled crown, pink and gold silk sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a long dark braid with a decorative hair ornament. Garlands and petals adorn both figures. No physical people are visible.2022-06-17 +1 copiesGolden metallic statues of a male deity and a female deity seated side by side on a white draped platform before a red sparkling curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a jewelled trident. The female figure has a long black braid with flowers, a maroon sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces and earrings, and rests her hand on a seat. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands. A golden peacock-feather-patterned tray stands at the lower left.2011-07-31KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/14/20222022-03-14 +1 copiesSeptember 06 20102010-09-06September 06 20102010-09-06Two metal murti figures of a deity couple stand on a pink brocade-draped pedestal before a stone wall. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a red and gold dhoti-like cloth, silver and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of yellow marigolds and green leaves, while raising a trident-like hand gesture. The female figure wears an orange sari, layered silver necklaces, a jewelled crown and garlands of white jasmine and yellow flowers. A gilded hooded cobra canopy with green jewelled eyes stands in the foreground. A white-clad person with a garland kneels at the lower right, partly visible.2007-08-26September 07 20102010-09-07 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti stand side by side against a backdrop of marigold and jasmine garlands with red and yellow blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, holds a golden trident, and is dressed in a lavender satin skirt with a green and orange sash and layered diamond-studded necklaces. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a teal and gold brocade sari and heavy silver necklaces, with one hand raised. A flower garland in yellow, pink and purple hangs in the lower right beside a copper vessel with green leaves. The statues are decorated for a festival-style worship display.Two metal murti figures seated side by side on a white-draped platform before red sparkling curtains and a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a red-orange cloth, and holds a jeweled trident. The figure on the right has a tall black braided hairdress with a jeweled ornament, a maroon sari with gold border, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and is draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. A gold ceremonial vessel with a serpent-scale pattern sits in the lower left. No physical people are visible; the figures are deity murtis.2011-07-31June 20 20162016-06-20Photo 66784542022-06-16 +1 copies